Latest Information from theTown of Kill Devil Hills

To ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees, access to our offices remain restricted. However, Town Departments have made adjustments to continue serving you in a safe, yet, proficient manner. Many services can be conducted by phone, email, fax, or by using our website. Please visit our website, www.kdhnc.com for each Department’s contact information and updates to their daily operations.

While we miss our regular face-to-face interactions with the public, we are thankful to be able to continue our positive engagement with you by other means.

Don’t forget to disinfect your electronic devices after using them! This includes your keyboard, mouse, laptops, cell phones, and other electronics that are frequently used. COVID-19 can live on many surfaces for extended periods of time - do your part to stop the spread.

COVID-19 Bulletin #51 from Dare County Emergency Management

State Cases of COVID-19In North Carolina, there are currently 8,052 cases of COVID-19 in 93 counties. There have been 269 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 477 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness.

County’s Positive Test Results Remains at 15 The number of positive tests results in Dare County has remained at 15 for the past 13 days. The Dare County COVID-19 webpage now has a section for quick reference which provides the most up to date information on COVID-19 cases in Dare County and also the State of North Carolina. You can find this information at darenc.com/covid19.The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased with the data being seen in Dare County. The community has responded positively to the call for social distancing, limiting direct contact and good hygiene. Your efforts are appreciated and are making a difference.

Updated Bulletin ScheduleStarting next week, the Joint Information Center will provide video updates twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the COVID-19 bulletins will be issued three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays unless information warrants additional updates. The Dare County and State COVID-19 case numbers will continue to be updated daily and can be found on the Dare County website at darenc.com/covid19.

Spread Kindness Not Germs

Through a Foundation established in memory of his daughter, Scotty Blumenthal contributed funds to the La Fogata Mexican Restaurant in Kitty Hawk to help provide meals to those in need. If you or someone you know is struggling, email the La Fogata Mexican Restaurant at celeste@oneboat.com for assistance. Thank you, Scotty and La Fogata Mexican Restaurant for helping the Outer Banks community!

In addition, if you have been impacted by COVID-19 and need assistance, a list of community resources, such as food support and more is available at darenc.com/covidresources.

If you are in a position to help, please consider making a donation to the Beach Food Pantry. Visit their website for more information, https://beachfoodpantry.org/

Help our local community by completing the 2020 Census survey and then pass the challenge along to your friends, too!